Important Events Mock Test | General Awareness and Current Affairs | RRB Group D

Q1. Which of these is NOT a mission to Mars?

Mangalyaan Chandrayaan-3 Curiosity Viking 1

Q2. The detection of fast radio bursts (FRBs) has been a significant recent discovery. What is a key characteristic that makes studying them challenging?

Their immense distance, making them undetectable by most instruments. Their extremely short duration and unpredictable nature. Their emission exclusively in the visible light spectrum. Their localized origin within our own Milky Way galaxy.

Q3. The Bandung Conference in 1955 was a significant meeting of newly independent nations from Asia and Africa, aiming to promote:

Military alliances Economic cooperation Non-alignment and anti-colonialism Cultural exchange

Q4. What technology allows us to see objects that are very far away or very small?

The Spectacles The Camera The Telescope and Microscope The Spectroscope

Q5. The Black Power movement emerged from and expanded upon which earlier movement?

The Women's Suffrage Movement The Civil Rights Movement The Anti-War Movement The Environmental Movement

Q6. Which historical event led to a significant re-evaluation of educational goals and methods in the mid-20th century?

The French Revolution The American Civil War World War II The Industrial Revolution

Q7. The Treaty of Nanjing (1842) was signed following the First Opium War and marked the beginning of unequal treaties imposed on which country?

Japan Korea China Vietnam

Q8. Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of oceanic acidification?

Reduced calcification rates in marine organisms Disruption of marine food webs Increased solubility of atmospheric carbon dioxide Alteration of marine ecosystem structure

Q9. The scientific advancement in developing bioremediation strategies using genetically engineered microbes or enzymes has shown promise for cleaning up environmental contaminants. What is a key aspect of this achievement?

Increasing the yield of agricultural crops Utilizing biological agents to break down or neutralize hazardous pollutants in soil and water Developing more efficient solar panels Reducing air pollution from industrial chimneys

Q10. The division of Europe into two spheres of influence, often referred to as the 'Iron Curtain,' was a direct consequence of:

The Treaty of Versailles The end of World War I The Cold War following World War II The decolonization movement

Q11. The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 in Bengal was a protest against:

High land revenue Forced labor Exploitative indigo cultivation by European planters British military policies

Q12. Which movement, deeply influenced by the works of Friedrich Nietzsche and advocating for the rejection of traditional values and morality, explored themes of alienation, existential angst, and the absurd?

Existentialism Nihilism Absurdism Futurism

Q13. The concept of 'cultural diplomacy' is crucial in international collaborations. Which of the following activities BEST exemplifies cultural diplomacy in the context of India and a partner nation?

Negotiating trade agreements for agricultural produce Organizing joint military exercises Sponsoring touring exhibitions of Indian art and heritage sites Signing bilateral investment treaties

Q14. Which social reform movement in India fought against the caste system and advocated for the rights of untouchables?

Brahmo Samaj Arya Samaj Satyashodhak Samaj Ramakrishna Mission

Q15. The excavations at Vidisha, an important city in ancient Madhya Pradesh, have yielded evidence of the Mauryan and Sunga periods. Which well-preserved sculptural fragment from Vidisha, depicting a Yakshi, is considered a masterpiece of early Indian art and is housed in the Indian Museum, Kolkata?

The Lion Capital of Ashoka The Besnagar Garuda Pillar The Didarganj Yakshi The Sanchi Toranas

Q16. The 'World Health Organization's International Health Regulations' (IHR) are designed to:

Promote the development of new medicines Prevent the international spread of diseases Fund global health research Establish global health tourism standards

Q17. The Santhali tribal religion, with its animistic beliefs and emphasis on nature spirits, often interacted with and was influenced by the surrounding Hindu traditions through:

The adoption of elaborate temple rituals The syncretic incorporation of local deities into the Hindu pantheon The rejection of all external religious influences The conversion to monotheistic faiths

Q18. Which space agency launched the Hubble Space Telescope?

ESA Roscosmos NASA ISRO

Q19. What is a potential challenge in cross-cultural collaborations?

Complete understanding without communication Language barriers and differing communication styles Identical societal values Overlapping artistic interpretations

Q20. The Argali Treaty is a bilateral agreement between India and which country on water resources?

Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh Myanmar

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